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A freelancer refers to a single-person business. Generally, a freelancer is contracted to work on a phase of a larger project. The term Freelancer is also defined as one who is self-employed or an independent contractor.

After the every fourth repetition, take a longer break (15–30 minutes)

At the end of the day, make a note of what you accomplished. Personally, I found myself consistently improving on the inefficiencies just by knowing how much I can accomplish in each 25 minute block. Estimating task time is easier and I am getting things done faster… all I’m really doing is trying to beat the clock, and it feels so good to win! In a 9 hour work day, I could potentially win the game 16 times! If I fail, I can easily evaluate that 25-minute block to increase my likelihood of success on the next task.

I will be writing more about the time management techniques I use during the day, but I couldn’t hold in the excitement! If you want to know more about what I am doing specifically, read up on this Wikipedia article…

This is just one of many ways others have used little tricks to manage their time more effectively! Do you have a technique that works well for you? Share it with the rest of us by posting it in the comments below!

p.s.
One of my next articles will be a review of the task management tools I have reviewed, so be sure to follow this blog to learn more about how you can turn work into a game!

Most of you have probably heard the phrase, “If you build it, they will come.”

But let’s face it. While you are getting caught up in daydreams about becoming the next Facebook or Twitter, other entrepreneurs are finding niches that work well for them.

A surprising fact about most successful start-ups…

Most start-up companies fly so far under the radar, we may never even learn of their existence. The thought of going viral and exposing yourself to millions of users often happens before your business has made ANY money. I’m not saying you can’t do it, I just think we should be more realistic in our approach. Value can be created rather easily, but how?

Finding a solution to a problem…

We live in a world that is far from perfect, but that my friend, is what gives you this perfect opportunity! Look at the world around you, ask plenty of questions and you will be quick to find a viable product or service solution.

An alternative approach to thinking big…the $1,000 Start-Up:

Instead of trying to create the next billion-dollar business, let’s take away a few zeros first. I urge you to build a $1,000 company that’s profitable in a repeatable and sustainable way. By doing so, you should learn:

Self-Sustainability

What it takes to build, deploy and run a business

That your $1,000 idea might be bigger than you thought

Take action, work hard, and enjoy the ride:

Focus on one clear value proposition. Don’t complicate things, you will add more problems without providing the right solution.

If you need a hand with brainstorming start-up ideas, here are some tips on how to monetize on digital properties:

Explore the world of brand licensing

Offer VIP status to customers

Rent digital space

Find partnerships

Offer users access to premium content

Monetize off the value of an email list

Incorporate relevant advertising

If you have some cool ideas to add to the list, let me know in the comments below!

I love to absorb information from people who are actively pursuing their dreams. What separates them from everyone else? What keeps making them push for something better? During my usual morning routine, I stumbled across these 8 refreshing tips by Steve Bennett:

Speak your mind

Smile and laugh

No ideas are stupid

Waste is bad

Make it simple

Every time should be like the first

Authenticity is essential

Customers are precious

Based on the 8 tips above, I wrote the passage below with the hope to inspire someone else to pursue their dreams:

Don’t beat around the bush. Be honest with others, but most importantly with yourself. If you take life too seriously, you will miss out on everything valuable in this world; it’s not like we are going to make it out alive anyway!

Smile even if you don’t want to, and by all means, laugh! It’s contagious. Why should we spread hate and discontent when nobody has time for that!

Albert Einstein once said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. ” There is no such thing as a bad idea, impracticable maybe, but not wrong. This is especially true if you learned something new. Fail, learn, then try again. Repeat this as many times as necessary.

Even though we live in a universe full of abundance, wasting your time and resources is a colossal waste of an epic mind. When all else fails, use the KISS principle.

Do you remember successfully landing a job for the first time? How about your first crush? Remember how you felt? Get excited about everything, everyday. Make every impression count, it will go far!

Show compassion and respect to your peers, clients, family and complete strangers. Let people love you and let that goodness spread.

Like this:

What is the Cloud?

You have probably used the Cloud many times without realizing it, just like you are using it now to read this article. The Cloud is simply the Internet, a worldwide network of data.

I Still Don’t Get It…

Let’s put it this way, anytime you hop on Facebook or check your email, you are participating in the cloud.

So, it’s just the Internet? Why did we start calling it the Cloud?

In my opinion, it all started for the sake of marketing. We needed to re-brand the Internet.

Why does the Internet need to be re-branded?

The Internet hasn’t always been as fast and responsive as it is today. This change in terminology is a sign to the end of an era. We are no longer forced to deal with slow and frustrating experiences caused by dial-up modems, Netscape, and AOL!

Of all things to call it, why the Cloud?

I might have a logical explanation for what is happening here. I want you to consider this analogy:

Think about the electricity that is flowing through your home or workplace. Most people don’t think about the amount of resources it takes to turn the lights on. While electrical engineering might be a discussion for another day, just try to realize the comparison. The amount of resources it requires to flip on a light switch is comparable to the data centers, internet service providers and worldwide networking efforts that have created the foundation of every website and app you use.

Emerging technology is revolutionizing the world we live in:

Television

The current major broadcasting companies and networks will be replaced by Internet-based services like Netflix, Hulu and YouTube. It is hard to say whether the current TV champions will adapt to the changes or simply disappear.

Radio

FM, AM and satellite radios will be replaced by services like Pandora and Spotify.

Telephone

While land-based lines are already becoming a thing of the past, telecommunications will gradually be replaced with video-based communication tools like skype.

Lifestyle

Magazines, Newspapers and general entertainment is already flocking to the web at incredible speed.

Social Influence

Social networking will open your eyes to just how many people there are on this planet. The best friends of the future might not live down the road, or even in the same country as you.

Education

Large schools will disappear over time. They will be replaced with super efficient and effective online learning tools.

The Cloud Brings in the Crowd – Mobs Done Right!

These mobs don’t run around with pitchforks and torches! When I say Crowd, I am referring to crowdsourcing.

Is crowdsourcing the same as outsourcing?

Yes and no. All crowdsourcing is a form of outsourcing, but all outsourcing isn’t crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing differs from the classic approach to outsourcing in that the work comes from an undefined public rather than being commissioned from a specific, named group.

That didn’t clear it up… what is crowdsourcing?

Crowdsourcing is the practice of utilizingservices, ideas, or content supplied by a large community, and especially from an online network, rather than from traditional employees or suppliers. This tactic is a form of outsourcing and is often used by businesses to increase efficiency and profit margins.

More simply,

Crowdsourcing combines the efforts of a large group of people, where each contributor adds a small portion to the greater result.

To see how business and freelancers can come together and work through crowdsourcing, check out Fiverr.com

Crowdsourcing is the practice of utilizingservices, ideas, or content supplied by a large community, and especially from an online network, rather than from traditional employees or suppliers. This tactic is a form of outsourcing and is often used by businesses to increase efficiencies and profit margins. Crowdsourcing simply combines the efforts of numerous full-time and/or part-time workers, where each contributor adds a small portion to the greater result. Crowdsourcing differs from the classic approach to outsourcing in that the work comes from an undefined public rather than being commissioned from a specific, named group.